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Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gainFlat
Typical time30 min
TrailheadPitcher Plant Trail
ParkingFrom US 69/287 in Warren, go east on FM 1943 for 4.3miles until you reach unpaved County Road 4850. Turn right (south)onto County Road 4850 and go2miles to reach the trailhead.
SurfacePaved
Best season<p>See pitcher plants' large yellow flowers in late March and April. The pitcher plants are usually small in the spring and reach their peak size in summer and early fall. The plants dry up in fall...
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThe Pitcher Plant Trail is generally flat. The first mile is a mixture of pavement and wooden boardwalk through the pitcher plant bog. Beyond the boardwalk, the trail is a dirt and leaf-coveredpath,which can get muddy following heavy rain. Watch for exposed tree roots.
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek

Walk this easy loop to see a natural garden of carnivorous pitcher plants and tall pines above. Distance: 1 mile roundtrip Type: Loop Location: Turkey Creek Unit Trailhead: Parking lot on County Road 4850 Lat/Long: 30.582233, -94.336456 Overview Follow the paved path beginning next to the kiosk. The first mile passes through a forest of longleaf pines. As you walk, look for burn scars on the pines-this section is intentionally burned every few years to encourage new tree growth. Longleaf pines are able to survive low-intensity fires that burn the leaf litter on the forest floor. The wooden boardwalk begins at the entrance to the pitcher plant bog, where you can see hundreds of carnivorous plants in spring and summer. Pitcher plants are easy to spot, while tiny sundews and butterworts are harder to find. After the boardwalk ends, the trail heads into the woods where it joins the Turkey Creek Trail for a short distance before looping back to the trailhead. Keep making left turns to continue counter-clockwise on the Pitcher Plant Trail. More Information Download a trail map Hike carnivorous plant trails Explore the Turkey Creek Unit

Tips
Pets must be on a 6-foot leash at all times.Please pick up your pet's poop!
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Pitcher Plant Trail

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